Adding EMS (Electromagnetic Simulation) to SolidWorks can greatly enhance your design capabilities and enable you to analyze the electromagnetic behavior of your models. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of adding EMS to SolidWorks, step by step.
Step 1: Downloading and Installing EMS
To begin, visit the official EMS website and download the latest version of the software. Once the download is complete, double-click on the setup file to start the installation process.
Please Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges on your computer to install EMS successfully.
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installation wizard. Choose the desired installation location and click “Next” to proceed with the installation.
Step 2: Adding EMS Add-in in SolidWorks
After installing EMS, open SolidWorks and navigate to the top menu bar. Click on “Tools”, then select “Add-Ins” from the dropdown menu.
In the Add-Ins window that appears, locate “EMS” in the list of available add-ins. Checkmark it to enable EMS in SolidWorks.
Note: If you cannot find EMS in the list, click on “Browse..” and navigate to the installation directory where you installed EMS. Select the appropriate file or folder that contains EMS add-in files and click “OK”. The add-in should now appear in the list for selection.
Step 3: Configuring EMS Settings
To configure EMS settings within SolidWorks, go back to “Tools” in the top menu bar and select “Options”.
In the Options window, navigate to the “EMS” tab. Here, you can customize various settings such as units, accuracy, and solver options according to your requirements.
Units: Choose the appropriate unit system for your analysis. EMS supports both metric and imperial unit systems.
Accuracy: Set the desired accuracy level for your simulations. Higher accuracy may lead to longer computation times.
Solver Options: Depending on the complexity of your models, you can select different solvers to optimize the simulation speed and accuracy.
Step 4: Creating an EMS Study
Now that EMS is successfully added and configured in SolidWorks, it’s time to create an EMS study for analyzing electromagnetic behavior.
In the SolidWorks feature tree, right-click on the desired part or assembly where you want to perform electromagnetic simulation. Select “EMS”, then choose “New EMS Study”.
An EMS study folder will be created inside your model’s feature tree. You can expand this folder to access various EMS study features and options.
Adding Materials
To accurately simulate electromagnetic behavior, it’s essential to assign appropriate materials to your model’s components.
In the EMS study folder, right-click on “Materials”, then select “Add Material.”. A material library window will appear where you can choose from a wide range of predefined materials or create custom materials as per your requirements.
Defining Boundary Conditions
Boundary conditions define how your model interacts with its surroundings during electromagnetic simulation.
In the EMS study folder, right-click on “Boundary Conditions”, then select “New Boundary Condition. Here, you can specify various boundary conditions such as fixed potential, radiation boundary, or symmetry plane.
Setting Up Excitations
Excitations are the sources of electromagnetic fields in your model. They can be predefined or customized based on your simulation needs.
In the EMS study folder, right-click on “Excitations”, then select “New Excitation. Specify the type, location, and characteristics of the excitation source to accurately represent your design scenario.
Step 5: Running the Simulation
Once you have set up all the necessary parameters for your EMS study, it’s time to run the simulation and analyze the results.
In the EMS study folder, right-click on “Simulations”, then select “Run All Simulations”. The simulation process may take some time depending on the complexity of your model and chosen solver options.
After completion, you can visualize and analyze the simulation results using various tools provided by EMS. These tools include field plots, charts, animations, and reports.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully added EMS to SolidWorks and learned how to create an EMS study for analyzing electromagnetic behavior in your models. With EMS’s powerful capabilities integrated into SolidWorks, you can now take your designs to a whole new level by simulating and optimizing their electromagnetic performance.
Note: It’s always recommended to refer to official documentation and user guides provided by EMS for detailed information about specific features and functionalities.